What happened on Sunday March 25, 1956?

Here's what happened on March 25, 1956:

• Pakistan Adopts First Constitution as Islamic Republic On March 25, 1956, Pakistan officially adopted its first constitution, marking a significant milestone in the nation's political history. This constitution established Pakistan as the world's first Islamic republic, though it did not formally declare Islam as the state religion until 1973. The constitution laid the groundwork for the country's governance structure and national identity, reflecting the unique political and cultural context of the newly independent nation.
• Devon Loch's Mysterious Collapse in Grand National During the 1956 Grand National steeplechase, a dramatic and inexplicable event occurred when Devon Loch, a horse owned by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother and ridden by jockey Dick Francis, mysteriously collapsed just 50 yards from the finish line while leading the race. This shocking incident became one of the most famous and puzzling moments in horse racing history, robbing the horse and its connections of a certain victory and leaving spectators and racing enthusiasts bewildered.

Events in 1956

March 25, 1956: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 25, 1956

Newspapers from Mar. 25, 1956

March 25, 1956 was a Sunday and it was the 85th day of the year 1956 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 25, 1956 can also be written as 3/25/1956 in the US and as 25/3/1956 in UK and Europe.

March 25, 1956 in March 1956 calendar

Famous people born on March 25, 1956:

• Matthew Garber

  British child actor best known for his role in the classic Disney film Mary Poppins alongside Julie Andrews.

• Federico Rampini

Famous people born in 1956

Famous people born on March 25th

Famous people died on March 25, 1956:

• Robert Newton

  Renowned British actor famous for his iconic pirate roles, particularly in films like 'Henry V' and 'Around the World in 80 Days'.

• Giovanni Scolari

Famous people who died in 1956

Famous people who died on March 25th

March 25, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 25, 1956 was The Great Pretender by The Platters, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. The Platters - The Great Pretender

March 25, 1956: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 25, 1956 was It's Almost Tomorrow by The Dreamweavers, according to the music chart for the week March 19th and March 25th.

1. The Dreamweavers - It's Almost Tomorrow
2. Dean Martin - Memories Are Made Of This
3. Kay Starr - Rock And Roll Waltz
4. Lou Busch - Zambesi
5. The Hilltoppers - Only You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 25th is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 25, 1956: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 25, 1956 is Monkey and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 25, 1956 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 25, 1956 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on March 25, 1956 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:37 pm and setting at 05:27 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 26, 1956 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1956.

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Your place in the Universe on March 25, 1956

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Someone born on March 25, 1956 is:

69 years 1 month old,

or 829 months and 19 days old,

or 3607 weeks and 3 days old,

or 25252 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 25, 1956?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 25, 1956?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on March 25, 1956.

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